Just to share this article I chance upon reading from theknot.com
Im sure this will be useful for us BRIDES especially the OC one (like me 
… You can just weigh which is applicable for your case.
Happy Preps!
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You’ve been one dutiful duo preparing for every possible wedding-day
catastrophe, from red wine hitting white silk to the nightmare of
the no-show vendor. Think you’ve got every last detail crossed off
your list? Maybe not! There are some difficult to anticipate
problems out there — but you don’t have to worry, because we’re
giving you the heads up.
Wild Child
The Problem: Your child attendants and young cousins: so angelic
during the ceremony, so C-R-A-Z-Y after overindulging in your sugary
wedding cake. Kids will be kids — but that doesn’t mean they must
be screaming, crying, and racing around a formal reception.
The Solution: You can put them in tiny gowns and tuxedos, but you
definitely can’t force them to uphold a formal atmosphere. If you’re
inviting kids to your celebration, you have to understand they might
not make it through without getting rambunctious. That said, there
are some great ways to keep them from knocking things over and
making a mess.
Tykes that are part of the party should get their own table — sans
centerpiece. Instead, cover the table with butcher paper and leave a
box of crayons at each place setting. Rather than a five-star meal,
serve a kid-friendly favorite, like mac ‘n’ cheese or chicken
fingers, which they’ll like better. If you’re worried they’ll go
wild, set up the young ones with sitters, either on- or off-site.
Get the crew an extra hotel room and show a double feature of The
Lion King and Shrek, or hire a clown or magician to come in and
entertain them. With the kids out of your hair, you (and the many
appreciative parents among your guests) can keep things adult.
Damp Dress Distress
The Problem: It’s the morning of and it’s raining. The ceremony and
reception are being held inside — but first, the bride has to get
there in her voluminous princess-style gown. You could throw a tarp
over her or roll her up in a carpet, but we’ve got a more stylish
option.
The Solution: No couple wishes for rain on their wedding day, though
we hear it is considered good luck. If you’re worried you’re going
to get lucky (even if it’s not in the forecast), consider packing a
golf umbrella. Why? It’s the only cover large enough to get the
bride from the limo to the church to the reception to the hotel
without letting raindrops mar her gown. And besides, some of our all-
time favorite wedding photos are of newlyweds smooching beneath an
umbrella big enough for two.
Think & Drink
The Problem: You know it’s a successful party when you start running
really low on supplies — especially liquor. Everyone’s had a good
time, but everyone might not be fit to drive. What do you do about
that?
The Solution: You already know that lots of responsible brides and
grooms book buses or shuttles to ferry guests back and forth from
reception to hotel. What you might not know is that you may need
more runs than you think. While no one’s going to say they require a
ride prewedding, after a few too many cocktails they might. A couple
more bus runs will ensure you’ve got a seat for everyone to get home
safely.
Not-So-Fresh Picked
The Problem: The main course hasn’t even been served, and your
flowers are already starting to wilt. It happens to the best of
flowers — a lot more often than you think.
The Solution: Brown might be a hot wedding color right now, but not
for flowers. When you’re shopping around, stick to hardy blooms that
don’t bruise easily and can go the distance (especially if you’re
marrying in a particularly hot or humid place). Sunflowers, gerbera
daisies, dahlias, lilies, and hydrangeas are all reasonably safe
bets — their woody stems and slightly tough petals will last longer
than other varieties and hide their age. Avoid super-soft flowers
like gardenias, lilies of the valley, and tulips, which are more
likely to wilt in the spotlight.
If you simply must have these blooms, take preventative action. Your
florist should take care of properly cutting and feeding the
flowers, but you can help prolong their lives by keeping them away
from radiators and other sources of heat — including windows with
southern exposure. Also, if you’re providing the vases or containers
for your centerpieces, be sure that they’ve been washed with an
antibacterial soap so that nothing in your vessels is promoting
decay.
The Paper Chase
The Problem: When you chose your vendors, you dotted your i’s,
crossed your t’s, and got it all in writing — except for all those
little details you worked out over the phone as you changed your
mind and renegotiated. A savvy move — at least until it’s time to
pay the bills and you’re scrambling to remember exactly how much
they said each different bit would cost. You don’t want to spend
more than you planned, but how do you deal with everything you
didn’t get on paper?
The Solution: Finish what you started. No matter how small, no
matter how nit-picky, get it all in writing. If you don’t want to
deal with asking a vendor to amend the contract every time you make
a verbal change, simply follow up your phone conversation with a
quick email confirming what was just said. It doesn’t have to be
elaborate — a simple note saying, for example, “Thanks for taking
the time to chat with me earlier about the new menu ideas. I just
wanted to confirm that the price of the beef filet for 150 would be
X.” Save copies of your messages and replies, compile them, and give
the stack to a family member to bring to the reception (or summarize
in one email and ask the vendor to okay it). That way, there will be
no question or argument when the time comes to pay your vendors.
Guests Gone AWOL
The Problem: The ceremony’s over, time for the cocktail hour.
Delicious hors d’oeuvres, fabulous drinks…but where are the
guests? Arriving in scattered clumps and clusters, still disoriented
from the trek between ceremony and reception site — oh no!
The Solution: Unless your ceremony and reception site are one and
the same, you’re going to have to deal with the logistics of getting
guests around. This doesn’t have to mean splurging for a bus — as
long as everyone has directions. Sure, you might have sent that
adorable map with your save-the-dates, but how many guests brought
it with them?
To avoid having to assemble a last-minute motorcade or having anyone
muss up their keepsake map, include brief directions to your
reception site at the very end of your wedding program. If you’re
not keen on that idea, print directions on small, separate sheets.
When the ceremony concludes, the same helpful folks who handed out
your programs can head to the back once again to give guests the
directions as they recess — leaving you with zero guests lost or
late.
Let There Be Light
The Problem: Little can beat a reception site with amazing sunset
views — unless guests are blinded by it. Same goes for candlelight
receptions overwhelmed by natural light. Who knew what all those
windows could do!
The Solution: Don’t fall out of love with your reception site’s
great view — simply arrange to see it at the time of day that your
wedding will take place. If you know that there will be a lot of
light (or just a little), you can plan your lighting accordingly.
Remember that the season will affect light too. Worried it will be
too bright? Rent sheer, colorful drapes or simply hang fabric so the
sun can still shine in — it’ll just tone it down a bit. Will your
sunny site be too dark come evening? Turn low lighting into mood
lighting with strategically placed candles.
Gimme Shelter
The Problem: The great outdoors is a great spot for a wedding. The
flora, the fauna…the skies opening up and pouring rain minutes
before the start to the ceremony — but naturally, now you’re ready
for that one with umbrellas. But what about other complications?
When it comes to hosting an outdoor wedding, having a plan B is just
as important as having a plan A. And it doesn’t just stop with
renting a tent. Once you’re covered, solving one problem may create
another, such as guests coming in out of the rain and tracking mud
with them.
The Solution: Unless the bride plans on holding her hemline aloft
for hours, go with plan C: clean ‘em up! When you’re talking to your
tent company or reserving your reception site, confirm with the
vendors that they have mats that can be set up at entryways or
around the perimeter so that guests can wipe their feet. That way,
if the skies are threatening, you can just remind your wedding
coordinator or deputize a family member to get things all laid out.
It’ll ensure your dance floor stays spotless.
Dancing in the Dark
The Problem: Is someone turning down the lights on your romantic,
candlelit reception? No, wait, it’s actually the candles that are
burning out! Yikes!
The Solution: You don’t want your wicks to wear out before you do,
so when you’re shopping for reception decor start by picking up one
each of a few different candles. On a day when you’ll be home for a
while (we know you know, but never leave burning candles
unattended), light them all at the same time — on the hour works
best, since it’ll be easiest to remember — and see how long they
burn. You need not sit there and watch, just check periodically to
see how far they’ve made it. Once you know your votives, tapers, or
columns can cut it through drinks, dinner, dancing and, of course,
your grand departure, you’re safe to buy the quantity you’ll
actually need. And you’ll be all set to light up the night.
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